Fear: scientists discover the brain mechanisms to overcome it
By studying rodents, a team of researchers managed to map the brain mechanisms to overcome fear, paving the way for ...
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His doctor accused him of “pretending”, he had an aggressive brain tumor
Consultant for severe headaches and speech problems, a 53 -year -old man heard he was pretending by his doctor. The ...
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How does the brain adapt to environmental changes?
Researchers have highlighted a key neural circuit that shows how animals adapt their behavior to changes in their environment, potentially ...
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Brain health: questions to ask to preserve it, according to neurologists
To keep a healthy brain, a team of American neurologists lists a series of risk factors including sleep quality, physical ...
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Alzheimer’s: poor oxygenation of the brain in question?
A team of researchers suggests that Alzheimer's disease could be linked to poor oxygenation of the brain due to dysfunction ...
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To be sociable delay the dementia of 5 years
Volunteer, dancing evening, lotto, family meal, going to a football match ... All activities leading to meeting people help keep ...
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Microplastics: a potential danger for blood vessels and the brain
Microplastics could obstruct blood vessels from the brain and indirectly disturb cognitive functions, according to a team of researchers. Essential ...
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Anorexia: What if the key was in the brain?
Patients with mental anorexia have a higher activity of opiate receptors in the brain, according to a new study. Essential ...
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Aging of the brain: can we locate our starting point?
A team of researchers has managed to identify the key areas of the brain where the first cellular changes related ...
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How does the brain decode the floor?
Our brain simultaneously follows two essential rhythms, that of syllables and that of (rapid) phonemes, to rebuild the meaning of ...
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Physical exercise, a potential ally against cognitive decline
Exercise may improve brain function by increasing the brain's sensitivity to insulin, essential for memory and neural connections, a study ...
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Drépanocytosis: The brain of patients seems to be older than expected
People with this hereditary blood disease have a more advanced cerebral age than expected, which suggests insufficient brain development, premature ...
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Children learn even when they are not attentive, according to psychologists
Children learn as much, whether they are attentive or not, because their brain treats information without distinction, unlike adults who ...
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My child hit his head: what should I do?
Two pediatricians give advice on what to do if an infant or toddler hits their head when falling, for example. ...
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What type of music stimulates the concentration the most?
Listening to music by working would boost our concentration and our productivity according to some. Researchers wanted to know what ...
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Dementia: consumption of red meat increases the risk
Eating less beef, lamb or sheep helps protect brain health. Essential Consume about two slices of bacon, a mortadelle slice ...
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During pregnancy, 94% of mothers’ gray matter undergoes changes
Much of the gray matter in women's brains is impacted by pregnancy, according to a new study. THE ESSENTIAL 94% ...
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Can green tea protect your brain as you age?
Consuming three cups of green tea daily, rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds, could reduce the risk of brain white ...
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An unhealthy diet during childhood may promote impulsivity in adulthood
A study in rats shows that a diet high in fat and sugar during childhood can lastingly affect brain development ...
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Anorexia, bulimia: a delay in brain development to blame?
Young adults with eating disorders, such as anorexia or bulimia, may have had problems with brain development during their adolescence, ...
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How does the brain adapt to trauma?
Inserm researchers show that resilience to trauma is not only an innate trait, but also a capacity that the brain ...
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“Ugly” cities can harm your health
Neuroarchitecture - a new branch of neuroscience - studies the impact of cities and buildings on brain health, and is ...
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Diabetes, stroke, inflammation… poor vascular health causes the brain to age
Diabetes, stroke, small vessel diseases of the brain and inflammation accelerate brain aging, according to a new study that highlights ...
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Brain: a tip to exercise your memory
A curious attitude can improve memory as well as learning skills by exercising your brain. THE ESSENTIAL A curious attitude ...
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Concussion: doing physiotherapy quickly reduces symptoms
People who have had a concussion should see a physiotherapist promptly to reduce the risk of lingering symptoms, a new ...
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12 topics to discuss with your doctor for better brain health in 2025
The American Academy of Neurology details the 12 topics to discuss with your doctor or neurologist if your 2025 resolution ...
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How alcohol abuse impairs the brain’s cognitive flexibility
Excessive alcohol consumption compromises essential brain functions, such as cognitive flexibility, disrupting our abilities to learn and adapt, researchers say. ...
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Paternity: when pregnancy changes everything, even dads’ brains!
Dr. Joly explains that, just like for mothers, pregnancy has a profound impact on fathers' brains, from the first months ...
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Parkinson’s: How the brain responds to emotions can help detect the disease
Analyzing the brain's responses to emotions may be an effective method for spotting Parkinson's disease, according to a joint study ...
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Brain: do we really think so slowly?
Researchers have succeeded in quantifying the speed of human thought, the rate at which our brain filters the mass of ...
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